Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Sean Croxton w Denise Minger - Better Than Batman and Robin

I really enjoyed this podcast, in which Sean discusses the various vegetarian/vegan myths with Denise "Big Brain Cutie" Minger.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness/2013/03/20/debunking-the-china-study-with-denise-minger?inf_contact_key=b2d0c6f871fb9a253a521e800d582e3e7b592e9fe391c0d12f865e313616f92f

Aside from breaking down about 100 myths in 38 minutes - and answering the oft wondered question "Can vegetarians really avoid all disease?" - in an easily digestible style, they point to these resources for future learning.  

http://letthemeatmeat.com - discussion of the ethical angle of meat eating v. vegetarianism, as well as testimonies.  Sounds and looks like a place a vegetarian could go to learn why they may not have all the information but be treated with respect.

Denise recommend this book:
Book - A Benign Extravagance
Meat: A Benign Extravagance
"Meat is a groundbreaking exploration of the difficult environmental, ethical and health issues surrounding the human consumption of animals. Garnering huge praise in the UK, this is a book that answers the question: should we be farming animals, or not? Not a simple answer, but one that takes all views on meat eating into account. It lays out in detail the reasons why we must indeed decrease the amount of meat we eat, both for the planet and for ourselves, and yet explores how different forms of agriculture--including livestock--shape our landscape and culture.
At the heart of this book, Simon Fairlie argues that society needs to re-orient itself back to the land, both physically and spiritually, and explains why an agriculture that can most readily achieve this is one that includes a measure of livestock farming. It is a well-researched look at agricultural and environmental theory from a fabulous writer and a farmer, and is sure to take off where other books on vegetarianism and veganism have fallen short in their global scope."
When I "Amazoned" the above book, I saw this one - a fantastic, informative read - was right next to it:
The Vegetarian Myth
The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability
"Part memoir, nutritional primer, and political manifesto, this controversial examination exposes the destructive history of agriculture—causing the devastation of prairies and forests, driving countless species extinct, altering the climate, and destroying the topsoil—and asserts that, in order to save the planet, food must come from within living communities. In order for this to happen, the argument champions eating locally and sustainably and encourages those with the resources to grow their own food. Further examining the question of what to eat from the perspective of both human and environmental health, the account goes beyond health choices and discusses potential moral issues from eating—or not eating—animals. Through the deeply personal narrative of someone who practiced veganism for 20 years, this unique exploration also discusses alternatives to industrial farming, reveals the risks of a vegan diet, and explains why animals belong on ecologically sound farms."

This also appeared on Amazon next to "Benign" - this guy is a hoot, and brilliant:
Folks, This Ain't Normal
Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World
"From farmer Joel Salatin's point of view, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. In FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land and the people we love. Salatin has many thoughts on what normal is and shares practical and philosophical ideas for changing our lives in small ways that have big impact.

"Salatin, hailed by the New York Times as "Virginia's most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture" and profiled in the Academy Award nominated documentary Food, Inc. and the bestselling book The Omnivore's Dilemma, understands what food should be: Wholesome, seasonal, raised naturally, procured locally, prepared lovingly, and eaten with a profound reverence for the circle of life. And his message doesn't stop there. From child-rearing, to creating quality family time, to respecting the environment, Salatin writes with a wicked sense of humor and true storyteller's knack for the revealing anecdote. 

"Salatin's crucial message and distinctive voice--practical, provocative, scientific, and down-home philosophical in equal measure--make FOLKS, THIS AIN'T NORMAL a must-read book."

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